Cipes says he was fired from Teen Titans Go after Parkinson's reveal

Greg Cipes, the longtime voice of Beast Boy, says he was fired from Teen Titans Go! shortly after publicly disclosing a Parkinsons disease diagnosis, prompting fans and fellow DC enthusiasts to mobilize in his support. In an Instagram exchange that circulated widely on Sunday, Cipes wrote, "Warner Bros. literally fired me on Valentines Day right after I publicly shared my Parkinsons diagnosis," and added, "Its like a death to me that only the fans can bring back to life."

Cipes has voiced Beast Boy since the original Teen Titans premiered in 2003 and continued the role through Teen Titans Go!, which has produced more than 400 episodes across nine seasons. His credits also include roles on Young Justice, Ben 10, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Ultimate Spider-Man. The show has become a staple of Cartoon Network and has spawned specials and a feature film.

The Instagram post that drew renewed attention was shared by DC superfan Emmanuel Newsome, who tagged filmmaker James Gunn and urged intervention. Newsome wrote that Cipes had shared "lots of upsetting details" alleging wrongful termination by Sam Register and accused the studio of discriminating against Cipes because of his...